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Long Jing tea is unquestionably the most famous in China, with a history that began 1200 years ago. West Lake Long Jing tea, grown alongside the scenic West Lake near Hangzhou, being the most sought after by many enthusiasts of premium tea; both in China and the West. The tea has a long and mysterious history and was reputed to be a great favourite of Chairman Mao Zedong.

This batch is a first-picking certified 'West Lake pre-Qing Ming' tea from MeiJiaWu, which requires it to be produced from the very tender first spring shoots prior to the 5th of April each year (approximately). Pre-Qing Ming Long Jing teas offer a subtler and grassier high-quality finish than mainstream Long Jing teas picked later in the season.

Our new first grade pre-Qingming Long Jing tea brews many cups that are faint light green in color, but produces a soothing depth of flavor and aromas that captivate the senses.

Use between one and two teaspoons of leaves per cup of 80 degree water (176 fahrenheit) for up to one minute. Increase the steeping time for each subsequent brewing.

The preparation instructions here are meant to be as simple as possible while still producing great tea. It should be used only as a guide and we encourage you to experiment and read more about tea brewing techniques on our website.